If all contractors were the same, (I assure you, they are not) and what you were asking for was exactly the same then in theory, getting 3 bids would work. Bids (AKA the "B" word) are used by the government to find the cheapest provider. Remember that saying, "You get...
A visit with the big boys
I am fortunate enough to have friends in high places. As a gesture of kindness, a new friend I made at my Sunrise Rotary Club, Dennis Robinson invited me (at my insistence) to lunch and a guided tour of his business CM Construction. I wanted to see what commercial...
It’s a busy time of year
As most of you are aware, we are experiencing a boom in the remodeling business. After a wicked winter and a slow start to the year, we were hit with a myriad of requests to repair Ice Dam damage, and then it was off to the races. Requests for projects out stripped...
Happy Wife, Happy Life
What wise person came up with this amazingly simple saying? Scientifically proven or not, I can tell you that anecdotally it is a real phenomenon. To that end, what can be done to make wives happier? Sure, there are chocolate and flowers, but they are not a daily...
At Levco, All We Sell is Service
When you boil it all down, what we are selling is service. Yup - we are in the service industry, no more, no less. I used to naively believe that we were selling remodeling projects. I am clear now on the distinction. Having spent several decades in the emergency...
Establishing Trust and Relationships: Levco Builders Becomes the Go-To Builder
Do you feel like this about anyone or any business? It is a powerful endorsement for sure. Just knowing that I have some "go to guys" fills me with joy. It dawned on me that there are some raving fans of mine out there too and I wanted to give them a shout out. I...